Curriculum Studies 2AA

Course aim

To introduce students to the theory and practice of Teaching English as A Second Language in the context of remote Aboriginal communities.

Course content

Exploring the various theories regarding how children learn to read and write; concepts of print and the development of a literacy set; fostering independence in reading and writing; issues in TESL; target languages and the unique problems facing Aboriginal children acquiring Standard English in community contexts.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CURR 1010	Curriculum Studies 1AA
CURR 1011	Curriculum Studies 1B

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Intensive workshops)	N/A x N/A
External (On-going coursework conducted off campus in the student's home community)	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Maintain journal - reading strategies, practices and activities, Observation reports - recording ESL resources, methodologies, Practice presentations -TESL strategies.eg. scaffolded literacy, Text analysis exercises, Written comparative report - first /second language acquisition, Written report - ESL students , Written report - processes learning to read

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.083
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.